Miacalcin
(calcitonin)
Treats high calcium levels and prevents bone loss.
Our bottom line
Miacalcin (calcitonin) can be used for osteoporosis, but it is not a first choice because there are more effective medications available.
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- Drug class: Musculoskeletal
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (calcitonin)
Upsides
- Using the nasal spray causes fewer side effects than the injectable version.
- Can help with bone pain if you've had a recent fracture.
- Available in generic.
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Downsides
- Miacalcin (calcitonin) is not as effective as other medications used to stop bone loss or lower calcium levels.
- You're at a higher risk for certain cancers while taking Miacalcin (calcitonin).
- If you're allergic to fish, you might also be allergic to Miacalcin (calcitonin).
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What to expect from calcitonin, on one page
Miacalcin (calcitonin) blocks the cells that break down bone. This makes stronger bones and lowers calcium levels in the blood.
- Drug class: Musculoskeletal
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (calcitonin)
Used for
- Hypercalcemia
- Paget's disease
- Postmenopausal osteoporosis
Dosage forms
- Nasal spray
- Injection
Prices and coupons
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What to expect when you take Miacalcin (calcitonin) for Paget's Disease
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- Effectiveness
- Starts to kick inFull effects
Side effect rates for Miacalcin (calcitonin)
- Stuffy nose12%12%7%7%
- Nose irritation11%11%16%16%
- Back pain5%5%2%2%
- Joint pain4%4%5%5%
- Bloody nose4%4%5%5%
- Headache3%3%5%5%
The placebo bar shows how common a side effect was for people taking a sugar pill instead of calcitonin.
People taking calcitonin felt side effect more
People taking calcitonin felt side effect less
Risks and Warnings for Miacalcin (calcitonin)
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- › Allergy to fish
Miacalcin (calcitonin) is similar to a compound that's in salmon. If you are or think you're allergic to fish, you should get tested first before using Miacalcin (calcitonin), since it can set off a reaction. If you notice any difficulty breathing, or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat, stop the medication and go to the emergency room right away.